Industry and IBEW News

A Labor-Friendly Energy Reform (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/illinois-passes-energy-reform/?ref=ew

The Electrical Worker examines Illinois' landmark energy reform legislation, which includes some of the strongest pro-worker provisions in the country for the energy industry. The law, backed by the IBEW and the state's building trades, ensures that the transition to clean energy in Illinois creates and protects union jobs, setting a model other states are beginning to follow.

Sec Treas Noble: A Choice for Every State (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/a-choice-for-every-state/?ref=ew

IBEW International Secretary Treasurer Paul Noble writes in The Electrical Worker about the ongoing fight against right-to-work laws and the union's strategy for protecting worker organizing rights state by state. Noble draws on his experience helping secure the Workers' Rights Amendment in Illinois to make the case for why every state should give workers the full freedom to organize and bargain collectively.

Member Who Quote, Doesn't Stop Earns IBEW Scholarship (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/st-louis-member-earns-ibew-scholarship/?ref=ew

St. Louis IBEW member recognized for relentless dedication and commitment, earning prestigious IBEW scholarship award

Local Shows Community Spirit, Then Saves the Day (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/local-1049-shows-community-spirit/?ref=ew

IBEW Local 1049 demonstrates community engagement through volunteer programs and emergency response on Long Island

Local Showcases Electrical Work Through Virtual Reality (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/illinois-local-showcases-electrical-work-through-virtual-reality/?ref=ew

Rock Island Local 145 uses VR headset simulation at career expos to give students hands-on electrical jobsite experience without safety risks, yielding real apprenticeship applications from expo attendees